How parliament makes and reforms law

What this note covers

1. Why Parliament Needs to Reform the Law
2. How Parliament Initiates and Enacts Law Reform: The Legislative Process
3. Influences on Parliament: Petitions, Pressure Groups, Media and Election Commitments
4. Law Reform Commissions: The Role of the VLRC
5. Evaluating Parliament's Effectiveness as an Agent of Law Reform
6. Comparing Parliament and Courts as Agents of Law Reform
7. Exam Technique: Applying This Topic in Structured Responses

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